Those remind me of how nerve-wracking it was to come out! I did it when I was 15, probably inbetween where those two boys are agewise. I stuck notes in their lunches! hahaha
When they got home, they gave me a group hug and said they loved me...and I really wish everyone's coming out could be as smooth as mine...unfortunately they aren't. That sucks, and I hope everything works out for those boys. I left a comment on the Advice one lol, hopefully I helped a little bit...
On YouTube - coming out
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Re: On YouTube - coming out
i came out in college by letter. First, to my uncle, since he was in his 50s at the time, unmarried. he said "welcome to the club." One sister wrote the right thing back. "You're my brother and I love you just the same." One sister wrote that I was making the wrong choice. My brother said that he didn't understand, would not support gay rights, and shocked me with further conservative views (and continues to shock me to this day.) My best friends from High School both said they were bi or gay as well. Odd? well, we were all "sensitive/creative" types. Go figure.
Considering I knew a few men whose brief lives were complicated by extreme self-hatred... anyone wanting to come out in any way should be encouraged. Whether by video or personal conversation, or whatever new media method arises next, it's still one of the toughest things to acknowledge to oneself and others. Perhaps in 50 years, it won't require an annoucement.
For a funny take on "coming out" look for the "Coming Out for Christmas" videos on youtube. The London Gay Men's Chorus sings the lyrics of my late friend and mentor Dean X Johnson... it's a hoot and a half.
Considering I knew a few men whose brief lives were complicated by extreme self-hatred... anyone wanting to come out in any way should be encouraged. Whether by video or personal conversation, or whatever new media method arises next, it's still one of the toughest things to acknowledge to oneself and others. Perhaps in 50 years, it won't require an annoucement.
For a funny take on "coming out" look for the "Coming Out for Christmas" videos on youtube. The London Gay Men's Chorus sings the lyrics of my late friend and mentor Dean X Johnson... it's a hoot and a half.